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Don’t need imported consultants: RSS affiliate criticises Arvind Subramanian

Swadeshi Jagran Manch national co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan says what we need is a person who has faith in farmers, workers and entrepreneurs of Bharat.

BJP’s ‘betrayal’ a big political setback for Mehbooba Mufti

Once known for being a foot-soldier who created the PDP from the grassroots, Mehbooba has lost her support base today.

Mahagathbandhan not quite so ‘maha’ as cracks appear between Congress and regional parties

Congress wants state-specific tie-ups but some parties want to use alliance to increase base — a scenario where 2019 could see two opposition fronts.

Omar Abdullah calls for dissolution of J&K assembly, demands fresh elections in state

Abdullah tweets that even senior BJP leader admits that the party cannot be trusted not to 'horsetrade for government formation.'

Governor’s rule imposed in J&K

Chief minister Mehbooba Mufti had resigned Tuesday evening after the BJP pulled out of the coalition with her party. New Delhi: Jammu & Kashmir was brought...

J&K seen set for prolonged governor’s rule, more turbulence after BJP dumps PDP

There are fears in the Valley that the BJP may push for a more ‘muscular’ approach to fight militancy.

Post-script mirrors tenure: BJP, PDP contradict each other on events before separation

Ram Madhav didn’t even call CM, says PDP. BJP source claims Rajnath had informed Mehbooba of decision on Sunday.

Muscular security policy will not work in J-K: Mehbooba Mufti says after her resignation

Mehbooba Mufti, who submitted her resignation this evening, said her party will continue to strive for dialogue in the state Srinagar: PDP chief and Jammu and...

What happens next in Jammu and Kashmir?

The four likely scenarios for Jammu & Kashmir after the BJP pulled out of the alliance government.

BJP pulls out of alliance with PDP in Jammu & Kashmir

Coalition untenable, says Ram Madhav.  Adds that PDP failed to restore peace, ensure development.

On Camera

How the Air Force’s Cheetahs and MI-8s gave India an edge in the race to Siachen

There can be no doubt that the Cheetahs and the MI-8s were the real sky messengers without whom there would have been no Operation Meghdoot.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.